967 | Fearless Wellness - Transform Your Life One Step at a Time with Dr. James Thompson

In this episode, Marsha speaks with Dr. James Thompson. Dr. Thompson is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, now recognized for his work in lifestyle medicine and public health education. After spending 25 years on daily medications, his personal health transformation led him to question traditional chronic disease care and embrace integrative nutrition, movement, and holistic wellness. Today, he serves as Medical Director of the Healthy Living With A Vision Foundation and is the author of FEARLESS Wellness: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time.

Through his FEARLESS Method—focusing on food, exercise, toxin avoidance, restorative sleep, stress reduction, cognitive engagement, social connection, and spiritual grounding—Dr. Thompson equips audiences with practical, evidence-based tools for lasting health. He is especially passionate about serving aging and underserved communities, addressing cultural health disparities, and promoting accessible, culturally relevant wellness education.

As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Dr. Thompson bridges the gap between medical science and everyday life, offering clarity amid conflicting health advice. His approachable style, combined with medical authority and lived experience, inspires listeners to take agency over their health and extend their healthspan.

Highlights:

[02:10] Dr. Thompson introduces the FEARLESS framework and its 8 pillars of wellness

[04:25] His personal turning point after 25 years on blood pressure and cholesterol medication

[07:40] How the Daniel Fast sparked measurable health changes

[10:15] Health span vs lifespan and why thriving matters more than just surviving

[14:30] Why most physicians aren’t trained to prioritize nutrition and lifestyle medicine

[18:05] The power of plant-based nutrition and debunking the protein myth

[22:20] Prebiotics vs probiotics and what truly supports gut health

[26:45] The hygiene hypothesis and the rise in allergies

[31:10] Engaging the brain through learning, creativity, and community

[36:25] Why B12 matters and a practical approach to supplementation

[41:50] The importance of patient advocacy in preventive care conversations

[47:30] Living vs thriving and redefining what true health looks like

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Website: https://fearlessmd21.com/

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